RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein unveiled his new Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being during a press conference held today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School. The council aims to ensure that North Carolina’s schools are not only safe but also supportive environments where students can thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. The council…… read more »
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Governor Stein Announces Council on Student Safety and Well-Being; Wayne County’s Kristie Howell Appointed to Serve
Bell Wins WCC’s Dallas Herring Achievement Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Brittany Bell, a student in Wayne Community College’s Associate in Arts program, is the recipient of WCC’s 2025 Dallas Herring Achievement Award. The award honors the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the earliest champions of the North Carolina Community College System. The winner is selected based on an essay that describes how…… read more »
Wayne County Boards to Hold Joint Meeting on Education Budget and Priorities
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education will come together for a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at The Maxwell Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The joint session will open with the…… read more »
An Airman’s Second Mission: Helping Others Heal
KINSTON, NC — For University of Mount Olive (UMO) senior Jevon Benjamin, the journey to his passion for exercise science and rehabilitation has been anything but conventional. At 30, the Charlotte, NC native is a U.S. Air Force veteran, the oldest of ten siblings, and a dedicated student approaching May graduation. Now interning at UNC…… read more »
Top Junior Golfers Shine at Lane Tree in Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship
Goldsboro, NC – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) returned to Lane Tree Golf Club for the second annual Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship, welcoming 78 elite junior golfers from 15 states and eight countries. The 54-hole stroke-play tournament, held April 4-6 following a qualifier on April 3, featured boys and girls ages 12–19. Among…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Set to Recognize Community Contributions and Hear Public Matters at April 7 Council Meeting
GOLDSBORO – The Goldsboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 7 at 5.30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda features several proclamations recognizing Community College Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Month of the Military Child, and the contributions of Elder Adeen Lewis-George. A Babies and Bears Presentation by Olivia Lancaster will…… read more »
Golden LEAF Awards $500,000 to Support McNair Heights Neighborhood in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC – A major step forward has been taken in the creation of a new neighborhood in Goldsboro as the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors announced a $500,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne to support infrastructure development for the future McNair Heights Neighborhood. The announcement, made on Thursday, April 3, 2025,…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber Welcomes Todd Walker as New President & CEO
Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce announced a significant leadership change, appointing Todd Walker as its new President and CEO, effective July 2025. Currently stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB) in Goldsboro, Colonel Walker will succeed a legacy of outstanding leadership following the three-year tenure of Scott Satterfield and…… read more »
Warm Sunday Ahead, Followed by Rain and Possible Freeze Mid-Week
Today will bring one last taste of summer-like warmth with temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees. However, this warmth will quickly give way to a soaking rain, starting as early as Sunday evening. Rain will be heavy at times, with totals expected to range between 1 and 2 inches, and some areas may see…… read more »
Pedestrian Injured in Crash at Cashwell Drive and Eastgate Drive
Goldsboro, NC – On Friday, April 4, 2025, around 12:38 p.m., officers with Goldsboro Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Cashwell Drive and Eastgate Drive. Upon arrival, officers determined that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Cashwell Drive. According to…… read more »
